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If you are moving to India or looking for more information about removals to India from the UK then you are in the right place!

Here you’ll find everything you need to know about the international removals process, including estimated removal costs and answers to frequently asked questions such as: what can/can’t I take?; how long does shipping to India from UK take?; and what size shipping container do I need?

PSS International Removals specialise in assisting families and individuals to professionally ship the contents of their household to India.

We undertake full household removals to India as well as international shipping for moving personal effects and vehicles to Mumbai, Bengal, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, New Delhi, Jaipur, Patna, Lucknow, Indore, Agra, Kanpur, Surat and more.

International removals to India are easy with PSS

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Home Survey or Quote
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Get an online quote in 60 seconds or book a FREE home survey.
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Help and Advice
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Your dedicated Account Manager can help answer your questions and tailor your removal requirements.
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Your belongings packed and shipped

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Our specialist export-packing team will take care of everything for you.

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Customs clearance & delivery to your new home

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On arrival our agents will handle your customs clearance and deliver to your door.

House Removals to India

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PSS International Removals are one of the UK’s leading and most trusted international removal companies. In fact, we only undertake overseas moves. Due to the number of people we help move to India every year, we can offer the best prices and still maintain high standards of service.

So if you are looking for the best international removal company for shipping furniture to India look no further!

We’ll take the stress out of your overseas household removal to India so you can relax and focus on starting your new life.

If you wish to get an immediate estimate of your removal costs then use our online international removal calculator to get a guideline price.

Alternatively, for a more accurate quotation, you can book a Home or Video Survey with one of our International Removal Surveyors.

If you require more information about removals from the UK to India see our complete guide and FAQ section below. Or you can call our team for a free consultation with an International Removals Adviser.

Our UK to India Removal Service includes:

  • Door to door removal service
  • Removal from anywhere in the UK to anywhere in India
  • Free home/video survey
  • Shared (Groupage) or full load (FCL) container service
  • Advice from an expert International Removal Consultant
  • Dedicated Move Manager
  • Help with documentation
  • Advice on India customs requirements
  • Use of recognised accredited shipping lines
  • Automated notification of shipment advice
  • Tailor-made shipment protection policies
  • Frequent sailing schedule and delivery to all destinations in India
  • Storage in UK or India if required
  • Low prices without compromising on service

Packing Services Include:

  • Full international export standard packing & wrap service
  • You pack, we ship option
  • Fully trained export packers
  • Provision of export quality boxes, cartons & packing materials
  • Custom wood casing/crates if required
  • Professional antique wrapping
  • Advice on preparing your items for transport to India

“Why choose PSS International Removals in 2024?”

  • Free home survey
  • Family run business for over 40 years
  • We only handle Overseas Removals
  • Members of BAR Overseas Group
  • BAR Advance Payment Guarantee Scheme
  • FIDI Global Alliance (Worldwide Moving Association)
  • FAIM Accredited (Removal Quality Assurance Standard)

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International removals to India cost calculator

Want to know how it will cost to move house to India? Our free online International Removal Cost Calculator will help you calculate the volume of household goods you want to ship and provide you with an estimate of the cost.

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Complete Guide to Household Removals to India from the UK

Below are answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions about moving to India. There is a lot to consider which is why we allocate you a Move Manager to guide you through the whole overseas shipping process.

Before You Move To India

How Long Do Removals to India from the UK Take?

Sea freight shipping times from the UK to India are around 6-9 weeks for a full container load (FCL) or 8-12 weeks for a shared container/groupage service (Sometimes called less than container load – LCL). In addition, you will also need to allow added time for customs clearance.

Usually, it will take our professional packers 2-4 days to pack and load a shipping container.

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How Much Do International Removals to India Cost?

Shipping Boxes or Luggage to India

Why Choose PSS International Removals - A Leading UK to India Removalist?

  • UK’s leading specialist international removal company
  • Help thousands of people move overseas, including to India every year
  • 40 years of experience as international removalists
  • Independent family run moving company
  • Fully accredited to the highest standards for international moves
  • Achieved FIDI FAIM Top Performer Status
  • Long serving removal staff with knowledge and expertise
  • Staff training by BAR and FIDI
  • Members of the BAR Advanced Payment Guarantee Scheme

Where in India Do You Do Removals to?

We do removals from anywhere in the UK (including London, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) to all destinations in India including:

  • Mumbai
  • Delhi
  • Kolkata
  • Hyderabad
  • Chennai
  • Bangalore
  • Surat
  • Jaipur
  • Lucknow
  • Indore
  • Kanpur
  • Thane
  • Bhopal
  • Patna
  • Agra

How to Get an Overseas Removal Quote?

You can use our online cost calculator to get a quick estimate for your house removal today.

However, for a more accurate quote, we recommend you book an appointment for a Home Survey or Video Survey with one of our International Removal Consultants.

Not only will they be able to calculate your volume, but they will also provide free expert advice on packing requirements, the shipping process, customs and what you should and should not take.

Moving To India

What Can't You Take to India? Restricted and Prohibited Items

Like most countries, India has a list of products and goods that are either prohibited or have restrictions on importation.

We highly recommend you check the FIDI Customs Guide for information on what can and cannot be imported into the country.

Failure to do so can result in your shipment being delayed in customs, refused entry or you may have to pay fines or fees for disposal of items.

Do I Need Shipment Protection Cover or Marine Removals Insurance to India?

As PSS are members of BAR your removal costs are covered by the BAR Advance Payment Guarantee Scheme. As a member of FIDI Global Alliance and having achieved FIDI FAIM top performer status, you can be assured that PSS and our partners in India have the highest standards of professionalism in international moves.

However, due to the nature of international removals and shipping, it is highly recommended that you take out a Marine Insurance policy or Shipment Protection Cover. At PSS we offer and recommend Shipment Protection Cover which is very flexible and has a lot of advantages.

PSS International Shipment Protection Cover

Our policy is quick and easy to set up, simply complete our Shipment Protection valuation form with the items you would like to cover and their values.

Actual costs are calculated as a percentage of the value you wish to cover. These vary depending on whether it’s self-packed or packed by professional overseas movers. Typically this varies from 3% to 5% of the value of the items you want to cover. For more information speak to one of our advisers.

What Happens on Moving Day?

Your Move Manager will advise you on everything you need to know about your household removal. They will advise you on what you’ll need to do to prepare items for moving day, including which items need cleaning and disinfecting.

Please advise us beforehand if you decide to take additional items so we can ensure that they will fit on the container and also if necessary update your quote.

On moving day our professional and friendly international movers and packers will take care of everything for you. Typically for a full house overseas removal, they begin packing furniture on day one and your shipping container will arrive for loading sometime on day two.

For part container loads we will take your packed belongings to our depot for loading onto the container.

How Are My Belongings Packed?

Our specially trained and experienced export packers will ensure all your belongings are speedily but carefully packed before being loaded into your shipping container. Thousands of miles by sea from UK to India is a long journey so higher standards and different techniques are needed than used by a standard domestic removal company.

Furniture is export wrapped for proper protection. We also use strong double-walled cartons to pack your belongings to keep them secure for your move.

We have a variety of different sizes and types of removal boxes to meet your needs including book and bike cartons.

For delicate items and antiques, we have even higher grade materials including custom made wooden crates if required

Furniture Removals to India

For international furniture removals, items need to be wrapped and packed to a high standard to ensure they arrive at your new home in perfect condition no matter whether it’s sofas, tables, chairs or other furniture.

We use export standard packing materials and professionally trained packers who specialise in international removals to ensure your furniture arrives in perfect condition.

Our experienced team of packers and removalists specialise in international removals and overseas moves so they know how to ensure all your furniture and personal effects are packed safely and securely.

Can I Self-Pack my Furniture Removal to India?

It is recommended to use professional international removalists who are specially trained and experienced in export wrapping and packing for overseas furniture removals.

However, we do have an option available if you want to pack your belongings yourself. Just remember, if you are packing your own container, that you ensure your belongings are well wrapped and that you allow plenty of time. People often underestimate how long it will take to self-pack your container – especially when you have a lot of other tasks to complete before your move to India.

What Documentation is Required?

Your dedicated Move Manager will advise you on the required shipping documents and help you with their completion. Example documents required are:

  • Fully completed customs form for India (goods to follow list)
  • Removal inventory (PSS will prepare this if PSS are packing)
  • Valuation form for Shipment Protection cover
  • Copy of your Passport and Visa
  • Purchase receipts (only applicable if you are importing any newly purchased goods)
  • Letter undertaking (not always needed)
  • Bank statements, income tax or rent receipts as proof that you have resided outside India for a minimum of 12 months (only applicable for returning citizens)

Arriving in India

Customs Clearance in India

When your belongings in arrive in India they will need to pass through customs. This can be a complicated and difficult process if you are not familiar with international shipping and removals.

Fortunately, as part of our service, we will handle the customs clearance process on your behalf.

For household removals and shipping of personal effects, you may not have to pay customs duty and taxes on all items.

There may be some additional charges such as inspection fees and quarantine charges you need to pay to the local customs authorities. These vary and so are not included in your shipping quote.

There will be some forms you need to complete and other documentation you need to provide as evidence.

Your Move Manager will be able to talk you through this and you can also find out more details in our FIDI Customs Guide.

Delivery of Your Items in India

PSS International provide a full door to door international removal service which includes delivery of items to your new home. (Beware of cheap removal quotes that maybe to port only.)

We will contact you before your container arrives in India to ensure that we have all your relevant paperwork to enable us to start the customs clearance process as well as making sure that we have your correct requirements in place for delivery.

Once the customs clearance of your goods has taken place we can then arrange your delivery and the unpacking of your goods. Our crew will arrive at your new property and place your items in the rooms of your choice and unwrap and remove the packing material. If you are not ready to take delivery then we can offer competitive storage rates for your goods at one of our local depots in India.

Our delivery service with our partner removal company in India includes:

  • Delivery to all locations in India
  • Dedicated FIDI regulated international movers in India
  • Dedicated import clerk in India
  • Customs clearance
  • Up to date information on delivery & customs clearance process
  • Trained import delivery removalist team (by professional movers and packers in India)
  • Unpacking of all furniture & removal of any packaging materials on the day of delivery

What if I Need Storage or Don't Yet Have a Delivery Address in India?

This is not a problem as all we will require is a contact address and contact details. The delivery address can be advised at a later date or when you arrive.

If required, we can also arrange storage of your household goods and personal effects in India whilst you arrange your new home. Once you’re ready our local movers will be able to deliver your belongings.